Osha Occupational Safety Consultant Trainiee/Consultant

Office of Workers Compensation
Division: OSHA
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish

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OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant Trainee - Participates in formalized classroom training and on-the-job instruction under close supervision. Performs duties similar to the Consultant but with greater oversight and emphasis on skill development.

OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant - Performs full-performance, journeyman-level consultative work under general supervision. Evaluates employer safety and health programs, conducts site visits, and recommends corrective actions. At least one year additional experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation.

The Office of Workers Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine ones action and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Three years of experience in industrial or occupational health or safety, risk management, or safety inspection, monitoring, or consultation; OR Six years of full-time work experience; OR A bachelors degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Details:
Extensive in-state travel (approximately 75%) is required
Conducts walk-around safety inspections of worksites (including inspecting machine and equipment operations & safety plan audits)
Performs analysis based on recognized sampling procedures
Prepares professional written reports to employers and federal OSHA program.
Promotes the SHARP program, Cost Containment program, and utilization of consultation program services.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression: OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee Or OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant

Special Entrance Rate (SER) OSHA Safety Consultant Trainee: $20.92 hourly/$3,626.13 monthly OSHA Occupational Safety Consultant : $23.95 hourly/$4,151.33 monthly
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How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
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